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Diabetes Dramatically on the Rise Among Teenagers

admin — Thu, 24 May 2012 02:24:17 +0000

Nearly a quarter of American children and adolescents is developing type 2 diabetes or has already the disease, according to a study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), published in the journal Pediatrics. Diabetes and other metabolic conditions seem to … Continue reading →

Tired surgical residents may up error risk:

admin — Mon, 21 May 2012 22:28:57 +0000

(Reuters Health) – A small study suggests surgeons in training are still tired enough to raise their risk of making significant errors, despite new guidelines limiting their work hours. Researchers found that orthopedic surgical residents at two Boston-area hospitals were … Continue reading →

Probiotics Can Ease Digestive Upset of Antibiotics

admin — Tue, 15 May 2012 22:28:11 +0000

Probiotics — live micro-organisms that offer some benefit to their host — significantly reduce the risk for diarrhea caused by taking antibiotics, a review of 82 trials has concluded. Most of the studies tested species of Lactobacillus, found in yogurt, … Continue reading →

Probiotics Can Ease Digestive Upset of Antibiotics

admin — Mon, 14 May 2012 22:36:44 +0000

Fast Eaters May Have Higher Risk Of Type 2 Diabetes

admin — Thu, 10 May 2012 23:22:25 +0000

slooooow down, fast eaters! Research presented at the International Congress of Endocrinology and European Congress of Endocrinology shows that people who eat fast have a 2.5-times higher risk of Type 2 diabetes, compared with slower eaters. “The prevalence of Type … Continue reading →

Fresh, Frozen, Canned, Dried and 100% Juice:

admin — Thu, 03 May 2012 21:54:21 +0000

When it comes to good nutrition, all forms of fruits and vegetables matter—fresh, frozen, canned, dried and 100% juice.With 200+ options and a variety of convenient packaging to make fruits and vegetables easy to store and easy to serve, there’s … Continue reading →

5 Common Household Cleaners Hazardous to Your Health

admin — Wed, 02 May 2012 21:22:03 +0000

Though many assume that some government agency oversees the safety of the multi-billion-dollar household cleaning products industry, it is largely unregulated. All those common chemical cleaners that require gloves to use and that we lock up from the kids? They … Continue reading →

Balance and gait therapy

admin — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 23:07:31 +0000

When a person suffers an injury or a debilitating disease, he often has to relearn how to walk. This process is called gait training. A physical therapist becomes a guide and a resource for the person relearning how to do … Continue reading →

Acupuncture

admin — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 22:49:21 +0000

Acupuncture is the practice of inserting thin needles into specific body points to improve health and well-being. It originated in China more than 2,000 years ago. American practices of acupuncture use medical traditions from China, Japan, Korea and … Continue reading →

5 Daily Activities that Burn Fat Effectively

admin — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 21:32:13 +0000

Based on what people do for a physically active social life or maybe for a living, it can determine their weight. People who do jobs requiring great amount of energy will have more chances to maintain an ideal weight. It … Continue reading →

Heart Disease Gum Disease Doesn’t Cause Heart Disease After All Read more: http://healthland.time.com/2012/04/19/gum-disease-may-not-cause-heart-disease-after-all/#ixzz1sX4yt7B8

admin — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 23:37:39 +0000

What do your gums have to do with your heart? A lot, according to a slew of recent studies that have linked gum disease, or periodontitis, to an increased risk of heart disease. The connection made sense, since the two … Continue reading →

Top Five Tips for Weight Loss by Dr. Gary Mendoza PhD., BSc., RNutr

admin — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 23:51:39 +0000

1.Be psychologically ready to make the changes required – My research indicates that unless you are psychologically in the ‘Action’ stage of change then your attempts will be futile. Sit down and compose a list of compelling reasons why you … Continue reading →

How is carpal tunnel syndrome treated?

admin — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 22:05:23 +0000

Treatments for carpal tunnel syndrome should begin as early as possible, under a doctor’s direction. Underlying causes such as diabetes or arthritis should be treated first. Initial treatment generally involves resting the affected hand and wrist for at least 2 … Continue reading →

Vestibular Rehabilitation

admin — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 01:40:03 +0000

An estimated 90 million Americans (42% of the current population) experience dizziness at least once in their lifetime. Some patients develop permanent balance deficits with subsequent functional limitations. For patients over 75 years of age, dizziness is the number one … Continue reading →

Hip Replacement Rehab & Recovery

admin — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 22:28:15 +0000

Day of Surgery: The day of hip replacement surgery is mostly a day to recover from your procedure. But it is not justabout rest. Depending on the time of day of your surgery, you may be asked to sit in … Continue reading →